Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility
1509 Tokay Street · Delano, CA · 93215 · 6617202100
141 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $17,966 |
Inspection citations (69 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 29, 2024 | Fine | $9,318 |
| January 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,648 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555479 · certified since November 20, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.